b'B O AT I N G R E G U L AT I O N SDefinitions of TermsRegulatedNavigational Area- Awaterareawithinadefined boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established under 33 CFR Part 165.Restricted Visibility-Conditionsinwhichvisibilityisrestricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms, or any other similar causes.Safety Zone- A water area, shore area, or water and shore area whereaccessislimitedtoauthorizedpersons,vehicles,orvessels. Usually for safety or environmental purposes.Security Zone- An area of land, water, or land and water, which is designated (33 CFR Part 165) by the United States Coast Guard for suchor moored vessel. Unless taking off or landing a water skier. PHOTO: LEE SCOTTtime as is necessary to prevent injury or damage to the area or to secureWhen within 100 feet of buoys marking a restricted swimming area the observance of the rights and obligations of the United States. or boat access area, vessels shall be operated at Slow-No-Wake.Slow-No-Wake- A vessel shall not produce more than a minimumWhen no speed limits are posted, vessels must operate in such a wake and shall not attain speeds greater than six miles per hour unlessway that they will not endanger others. a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain steerageway whenA vessel must be able to stop safely within a clear distance ahead. traveling with a strong current. In no case shall the wake produced byWhen passing near marinas, fishing areas, swimming areas, a vessel the vessel be such that it creates a danger or injury to persons or willat anchor, or similar places, reduce speed.damage vessels or structures of any kind. Operators are responsible for damage caused by their wakes.Federal Waters- Navigable waters of the United States, as definedIn Connecticut, speed is limited by law for certain conditions and by 33 CFR 2.36(a), within the territorial limits of the state. areas. Always comply with posted regulatory signs and the regulations State Waters- All waters within the territorial limits of the stateprinted within this guide.except federal waters.Waters of the State- All waters, including federal waters, within the territorial limits of the state.Underway- When a vessel is not moored, anchored, made fast to the shore, or aground.Water Skiing- A vessel is considered to be engaged in water skiing when it is used to tow skiers, tubers, or has anyone riding the wake of the vessel, whether a tow line is used or not. Restricted Safety and Security ZonesNo person shall operate, allow the operation of a vessel, or anchor any vessel on the waters of the state within a safety or security zone or a regulated navigational area. The Commissioner of the Department ofEnergy & Environmental Protection is authorized to create temporaryMOORING FLOAT WITH BUILT IN DECK RING AND FENDERsafety zones for a period not to exceed 72 consecutive hours unless an emergency warrants otherwise. MOORING FLOATO uWIr nTeHwBMUoorILiTn g INF lDoaEtCs Kar eR ING AND FENDER 24 OD x 2.5 ID x 12 HT with built inOur new Mooring Floats aredeck ring and fende r. Mooring Floats Restricted Operating Distances 24 OD x 2.5ID x 12 HT with built inarOe guur arneanw tMooreed forin g 12 Flyeoaartss ar foredeck ring and fender. Mooring Floats12 ncHy.Twx oya ithcolOorDx an2.d5neItD b u The c osbuti lt inand Speed Regulations 24or 12 years forare guaranteed fper hull with harddwerar. Me ooris $230.ing F 00.loats deck ring and fencolor and net buoyancy. The cost No person shall operate a vessel or cause a waterskier to pass withinThis eqaruate gues arto ana tneomed for 12 years for inal $19.16 per year! per hull with hardware is $299.00.color and net bu oyancy. The cost one hundred feet of a flag, buoy, or other device, marking the location of This equates to a nominal $24.90 per year!per hull with hardware is $230. 00. an underwater swimmer or diver.This equates to a nominal $19.16 per year! A blue reflective stripe is available No person shall operate a motorboat, excluding a personal watercraft,for the deck ring at $5.00. Lettering is available a t an additional cost. at a speed in excess of Slow-No-Wake within 100 feet of shore, a dock,Custom sizes available, call today for a quote. A blueCus retomflec tsiveze ss tarvaipeil aisbl aeva,ilable pier, float, or anchored or moored vessel. Unless taking off or landing afC The Gilman Corporation,ora ltlhe toda decy k forring a quotat $5e00. 1 Polly Lane, Gilman, CT 06336water skier. Lettering is available at an additional cost. (860) 887-7080, Extension 116 No person shall operate a personal watercraft at a speed in excess ofCustom sizes available, Slow-No-Wake within 200 feet of shore, a dock, pier, float, or anchoredwww.gilmancorp.comCall today for a quote.2023 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE23'